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Thai PM faces calls for her removal, adding uncertainty to casino plan

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is facing a surge of legal challenges just days after taking office, raising concerns about political instability in Thailand and uncertainty about the country's gaming industry.

Bloomberry clarifies third casino in Cavite, five to 10 years

Bloomberry Resorts Corp expects to open its third Solaire-branded integrated resort in Cavite within the next five to ten years.

Genting Malaysia issues $525M in 7.25% Senior Unsecured Notes via US subsidiaries

Genting Malaysia Berhad has announced that it will be offering $525 million in 7.25 percent senior unsecured notes due 2029 via its wholly owned US subsidiaries Genting New York LLC and GENNY Capital Inc.

PAGCOR to only start casino privatization in 2026

PAGCOR Chairman Alejandro H. Tengco has pushed back the timeline for privatizing its self-run Casino Filipino operations to early 2026.

The Star still in discussions with gov’ts, regulators and lenders over financials

Australian gaming operator The Star is still in discussions with ‘State governments, regulators and the Company’s lenders’ as it attempts to resolve its ‘financial position’.

Wynn launches $800M in unsecured notes, with $130M to go to pay off DOJ fine

Wynn Resorts Finance has launched an offering for $800 million in unsecured notes due in 2033. The proceeds are expected to help cover ‘all or a portion’ of the $130.13 million record fine imposed on the company over unlicensed money transmitting business.

Queensland pubs and clubs EGM revenue rises 13.3% in August, sets new record

Queensland's club and pub gaming sector has achieved impressive results in August, with a 3.8 percent increase in gross revenues monthly and a 13.3 percent yearly rise.

Bloomberry Resorts’ third casino in Cavite expected to open by 2028

Bloomberry Resorts, the operator of Solaire Resorts, plans to open a new casino "Solaire Puerto Azul" in Cavite by 2028, in line with the Philippine government's efforts to expand the country's integrated resort offerings and boost the gaming industry.

PAGCOR to further lower online GGR tax rates for IR operators to 25 percent

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) is going to further lower its license fees on integrated resorts’ online gaming revenues to 25 percent, effective from January 1st, 2025.

Macau GGR sees decline after summer peak: UBS

Macau's daily gross gaming revenue (GGR) has slowed following the end of the summer holiday season, according to UBS.

Chinese football bans 43 for life over gambling and match-fixing scandal

Chinese football authorities have banned 43 individuals for life due to their involvement in gambling and match-fixing scandals. 

PAGCOR expecting delivery of 2,000 new slot machines for Casino Filipino by mid-September

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) is expecting the delivery of nearly 2,000 new slot machines for its Casino Filipino gaming venues by mid-September.

Singaporean gambler ordered to pay $25.3M gambling debt to The Star casino 

A Singaporean businessman, Wong Yew Choy, has been ordered by an Australian court to pay over AU$38 million ($25.3 million) in gambling debts to The Star Gold Coast casino. 

Philippines casino project costs drive International Ent. to $17.3M loss

International Entertainment Corporation has announced that it expects to record a loss of no less than $17.3 million for the financial year ending June 30th, compared to a profit of $2.4 million in the previous year.

Las Vegas Sands increases its stake in Sands China

Macau gaming operator Sands China announced that its controlling shareholder, Las Vegas Sands plans to further increase its stake by over $100 million.

Macau anticipates surge in tourist arrivals during October Golden Week

Macau is preparing for a significant increase in tourist numbers during the upcoming October Golden Week.

Entertainment complex law takes center stage in Thailand’s new policy agenda

Thailand's new prime minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, is set to officially unveil her policy agenda this week, with the "Entertainment Complex Law" emerging as a key highlight.

Macau 2023 gaming receipts jumped by 308.1%, expenditure up 98.6%

Macau's gaming sector experienced a dramatic increase in receipts in 2023, soaring by 308.1 percent year-on-year to $23.5 billion.

Lawmaker calls for forfeiture of POGO-owned properties in the Philippines

A Philippine legislator has urged the country’s Land Registration Authority (LRA) to seize real estate illegally owned by Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) and the family of ex-Bamban mayor Alice Guo.

“POGO Mayor” Alice Guo cited in contempt during Philippine Senate hearing

The Philippine Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations, and Gender Equality has cited former Bamban mayor Alice Guo in contempt for evading questions during a recent hearing.

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